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Recap of University of Michigan Basketball Viewing Party

In partnership with the University of Michigan Athletics department, we hosted a UofM basketball game viewing party at our Warren Applebee’s restaurant. UofM legends Jimmy King (basketball alumni and formerly part of the Fab Five) and David Merritt (basketball alumni) joined in on the fun.

Even though our team wasn’t able to pull out a win, Jimmy and David were a huge hit with our restaurant guests! They were kind enough to chat with guests, take photos and sign autographs.

Here are a few comments from guests who attended and a picture of Jimmy and David with one of our guests.

As part of our ongoing commitment to our core values, and in particular, our people, we have created a family environment across our organization to ensure our team members excel both professionally and personally. Our continued investment in our people’s success has led to the creation of the TSFR Care Fund. As part of this program, employees can donate a portion of each paycheck to the TSFR Care Fund. The funds collected will directly benefit TSFR employees during their time of need. The program is mirrored after Applebee’s Heidi Fund, which was created in 2002 after its namesake was undergoing financial hardship as a result of her son’s rare heart defect. Despite her family’s mounting debt, when Heidi found $3,300 in cash that a guest left behind, she instinctively did the right thing and returned the money. Her kindness was repaid with an outpouring of financial support from her fellow team members, and Applebee’s ongoing commitment to providing employees with financial assistance brought on by a catastrophic life event. Together, TSFR and our team members have created a platform through the TSFR Care Fund for our employees to benefit from the generosity of all.

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You must be employed a minimum of 6 months to participate in the TEAM Schostak College Achievement Program. Employment from 6-12 months requires a $500 registration fee; after you have been employed 12 months, the registration fee is waived.

Human Resources will conduct a 6-month review to confirm how long you have been employed, that you have maintained a record of “good standing,” and that you have averaged at least 20 hours per week.

If you have been employed for TEAM Schostak Family Restaurants for 12 months or more, you will pay no tuition. You will be responsible only for a $150 Technology Fee and whatever books and supplies your classes will require.